Educational Support Specialist - Paraprofessional (Special Ed)

Barry Elementary School; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry Elementary School in Chicopee, MA is seeking an Educational Support Professional (Paraprofessional) to support students across general and special education settings, ELL and early childhood. The role reports to the building principal and classroom teacher, and involves assisting with instructional activities, behavior management, and progress monitoring.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, potential degree preference, and bilingual abilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Passing score on DESE-endorsed assessments (WorkKeys or ParaPro) if no college degree.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English, Farsi, Russian, etc. preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with small groups of students
• Administer, correct and communicate basic analysis of student assessments
• Utilize the conclusions derived from assessment analysis in subsequent instruction
• Instruct students on rules of conduct and expected behaviors
• Bring academic, social and motor issues to the attention of the classroom teacher
• Support class objectives and outlines that align with the district approved curriculum
• Maintain records, attendance and assessments as required by the classroom teacher
• Assist in preparation of classroom materials
• Assist in the delivery of differentiated instruction in an appropriate manner consistent with district curriculum
• Provide timely feedback to the classroom teacher regarding student progress in academic, social and motor skills
• Assist students with activities of daily living, including diapering and toileting needs as necessary
• Is trained or willing to be trained by the Chicopee Public Schools in the knowledge and performance areas identified for the specific assignment

Skills

Communication

Dependability

Bilingual abilities

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma

Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred

DESE WorkKeys or ParaPro passing score

Job description

Barry Elementary School in Chicopee, MA is seeking an Educational Support Professional (Paraprofessional) to support students across general and special education settings, ELL and early childhood. The role reports to the building principal and classroom teacher, and involves assisting with instructional activities, behavior management, and progress monitoring.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, potential degree preference, and bilingual abilities.